Easy Creamy Beef & Macaroni Casserole [Instant Pot]

This Easy Creamy Beef and Macaroni Casserole is a favorite at my house. Its creamy flavor is perfect for the entire family. This pasta dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner when you’re running short on time.

One of the very first things I learned how to cook when I got married was a delicious beef casserole. Well, I have now adapted it for the Instant Pot and it is easier than ever!

A Winner From Day One

When I got married, I didn’t know how to cook anything! Thanks to my sister’s help, I learned how to make a super easy yet delicious beef casserole.

My husband loved it from the first time I made it! It was a complete success! It was a perfect meal for a beginner, but even today, it stands as one of my family’s favorite meals. The original recipe for this beef casserole was one of the first that I published on this blog.

Beef Casserole Re-Invented

I’m so glad I decided to try my beef casserole recipe in the Instant Pot. It was easy before, but now it’s easy and fast! I made a few adjustments, but the great flavor of the recipe remains.

You’ll love the fact that you don’t have to drain the pasta when making it in the Instant Pot. That right there was enough for me!

My Instant Pot version of this Creamy Beef Casserole is definitely a winner. My family agrees and I know yours will too!

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Flavorful Yet Mild

This Creamy Beef Casserole is very flavorful and comforting. There is no spiciness to it, which makes it perfect for the little ones. That being said, adults love it too! It’s one of those family-pleasing meals!

My kids and husband are happy that I can now have this family favorite ready in so little time. I hope you will give it a try. I know your family will enjoy it as much as mine does!

Now it’s your turn to give this Macaroni Casserole recipe a try!

If you are an Instant Pot beginner I have included some extra tips and tricks to help you in making this delicious casserole below the recipe card.

Beef & Macaroni Casserole

DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients

 1 lb elbow pasta

 2 lbs ground beef

 1 cup medium onion, chopped

 4 garlic cloves, minced

 ½ tsp pepper

 2 tsp salt

 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

 4 cups beef stock (unsalted)

 1 cup frozen corn

 2 cans cream of mushroom soup

 1 cup sour cream

Directions

1

Turn the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' and allow it to heat up.

2

Add the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion begins to turn translucent.

3

Add the ground beef to the pot and brown.

4

Once the ground beef is fully cooked, turn off the 'Sauté' feature.

5

Add the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and corn and mix well.

6

Add the beef stock and mix well.

7

Add the 2 cans of soup and mix well.

8

Add the elbow pasta to the pot and just push them down into the liquid but do not mix them.

9

Close the Instant Pot and set it to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' High Pressure for 3 minutes. Remember to set the pressure release valve to sealing. Once cooking is done, allow for a 2-minute Natural Pressure Release. Release any remaining pressure once the two minute NPR has completed and open the pot.

10

Add the sour cream and mix all the ingredients well.

11

Top each individual serving with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Kitchen Prep Tools, Utensils, and Appliances

These are some of the kitchen prep tools, utensils, and appliances that were used to make this recipe:

• some measuring spoons, measuring cups, and some mini pinch bowls
• a large liquid measuring cup, and a silicone spoon
• an 8-quart or 6-quart Instant Pot.

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Ingredients

 1 lb elbow pasta

 2 lbs ground beef

 1 cup medium onion, chopped

 4 garlic cloves, minced

 ½ tsp pepper

 2 tsp salt

 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

 4 cups beef stock (unsalted)

 1 cup frozen corn

 2 cans cream of mushroom soup

 1 cup sour cream

Directions

1

Turn the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' and allow it to heat up.

2

Add the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion begins to turn translucent.

3

Add the ground beef to the pot and brown.

4

Once the ground beef is fully cooked, turn off the 'Sauté' feature.

5

Add the salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and corn and mix well.

6

Add the beef stock and mix well.

7

Add the 2 cans of soup and mix well.

8

Add the elbow pasta to the pot and just push them down into the liquid but do not mix them.

9

Close the Instant Pot and set it to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' High Pressure for 3 minutes. Remember to set the pressure release valve to sealing. Once cooking is done, allow for a 2-minute Natural Pressure Release. Release any remaining pressure once the two minute NPR has completed and open the pot.

10

Add the sour cream and mix all the ingredients well.

11

Top each individual serving with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Creamy Beef & Macaroni Casserole

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